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Structure of levator scapulae muscle

Known as: Levator scapulae muscle, Levator scapulae, Musculus levator scapulae 
National Institutes of Health

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C4 innervationMusculature of pectoral girdleScapular musculatureStructure of transverse process of axis

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Superficial Back Muscles

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2017
2017
Anatomic variations of levator scapulae in a normal cohort: an MRI study
PurposeAccessory attachments of the levator scapulae (LS) muscle have been described in the literature in previous cadaveric… 
2015
2015
Unusual origin of the levator scapulae muscle from mastoid process
Anatomic variations of the neck musculature are uncommon and incidentally found during cadaveric dissection. The levator scapulae… 
2013
2013
When the levator scapulae becomes a "rotator capitis": implications for cervical dystonia.
2013
2013
Comparison of the EMG Activities of Scapular Upward Rotators and Other Scapular Muscles Among Three Lower Trapezius Strengthening Exercises
The aim of this study was to compare the electromyographic (EMG) activity levels of the scapular upward rotators [upper trapezius… 
2007
2007
Botulinum toxin A for treating muscular contractures in cephalic tetanus.
2005
2005
Coping with chance : animal bones and the aleatory
During our excavations of the Cantabrian Early Magdalenian levels in the site of El Juyo (Igollo, Cantabria), a series of… 
1996
1996
Electromyography of levator scapulae: new findings allow tests of a head stabilization model.
OBJECTIVE Understanding the recruitment patterns of shoulder girdle prime-mover muscles will allow meaningful exploration of non… 
1995
1995
Levator Scapulae Transfer and Fascia Lata Fasciodesis for Chronic Spinal Accessory Nerve Palsy
A retrospective evaluation of the functional results after reconstructive treatment with levator scapulae transfer and scapulo… 
1995
1995
Shoulder Mobility after Neck Dissection.
The “so-called shoulder syndrome” occurs frequently after neck dissection. However, some patients whose accessory nerves were… 
Review
1966
Review
1966
Carotid artery protection with levator scapulae muscle.
PROTECTION of the carotid artery following radical neck dissection is a major concern of the head and neck surgeon, especially in… 
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